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SJ02 HLG

2002 MG Zs+

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,356 mi
Last recorded63,356 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 MG Zs+52,983 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ02 HLG
MakeMG
ModelZs+
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,356 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 63,315 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f n/s/r tyres cut on wall

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 58,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,846 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 49,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,814 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 45,814 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

How Reliable is the MG Zs+?

Based on 1,610 MOT tests across 347 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,749
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
347
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 83
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 50
Stop lamp not working 49
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 43
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SJ02 HLG is a 2002 MG Zs+ in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 MG Zs+ models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 52,983 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zs+ fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ02 HLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zs+ typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zs+ is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ02 HLG registered?

SJ02 HLG is a 2002 MG Zs+, first registered on 9 March 2002.

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